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How did Paul McCartney learn to play bass guitar?

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He didn't. He taught himself to play guitar and, when he switched to bass in 1962, transferred his guitar skills to the bass guitar. read more

So, he learned to play bass by being able to play guitar, and by having an example before him of bad bass playing. Being a good bass player is no easier than being a good guitarist but while McCartney is no technical wizard of the Jaco Pastorius variety, his all-around musicianship asserted itself and his bass playing tends to be more musical, and part- rather than root-oriented, than most. read more

sir paul is an amazing musician, has had an amazing life, and has influenced millions. i still remember learning to play by listening to paul and learning bass parts note for note. some of the most melodic bass playing ever. read more